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Late masterpieces from the two giants of the Classical period
Cirencester Choral Society’s concert on 3 December, conducted by Carleton Etherington, features two of the finest choral works of the Clasical period: Mozart’s Requiem and Haydn’s Harmoniemesse.
The intriguing circumstances surrounding the commissioning of Mozart's Requiem and its completion after his death by his assistant Franz Sussmayr have given rise to much scholarly debate. However, whichever version is sung – and many have taken up the challenge to complete what Mozart started - the Requiem is probably the finest and most moving of his choral compositions, with an enduring power to impress and inspire anew each time it’s heard.
The other late masterpiece in the programme, the Harmoniemesse, is the last of Haydn's six 'late' masses written between 1796 and 1802. It was also the last major work that he wrote, illness preventing any significant musical output over the remaining seven years of his life. It is the most richly scored of the masses, with flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon playing prominent roles - hence the name, translated as 'wind-band mass'.
The Society welcomes soloists from London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama and, for the first time, orchestral accompaniment by the Bristol Ensemble (leader Roger Huckle). The concert begins at 7.30 (doors open at 6.45). Tickets £12.50 (Student £6, Child £3) are available from early November from the Visitor Information Centre (Corinium Museum) (01285 654180) or Society members.
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